Old Indian Agency House

Old Indian Agency House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Old Indian Agency House in December 2014
Location	NE end of old Agency House Rd. (Rte.1) near NE city limits, Portage, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°33′33″N 89°26′14″W / 43.55917°N 89.43722°WCoordinates: 43°33′33″N 89°26′14″W / 43.55917°N 89.43722°W
Area	1.4 acres (0.57 ha)
Built	1832
Architectural style	Colonial, Other, Federal, New England Colonial
NRHP Reference #	72000045[1]
Added to NRHP	February 1, 1972

The Old Indian Agency House is located in Portage, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.^[2] The house is located near the Portage Canal.

History

House in early 20th century

The house was built by the Federal government of the United States to be a residence for John H. Kinzie, who was serving as an Indian Sub-agent to the Ho-Chunk, and his wife, Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie.^[3] Juliette later wrote a book about the couple's experiences during this time entitled 'Wau-Bun, the "Early Day" in the Northwest'. The house, one of the oldest in Wisconsin, now serves as a museum. Artifacts and displays include items about Native American culture.^[4] It is owned by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.^[5]

References

1. Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
2. "Indian Agency House". City of Portage. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
3. "Home page". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
4. "Educational Opportunities". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.
5. "Other Local Sites of Interest". Historic Indian Agency House. Retrieved 2012-02-02.

External links

• Historic Indian Agency House - official site